How to Makeover a Dollar Store Clock

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Makeover A Dollar Store Clock

How to Makeover a Dollar Store Clock

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I made this...

I made this...

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Out of this...It was on clearance at Family Dollar for $2.75

Out of this...It was on clearance at Family Dollar for $2.75

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I found these craf sticks at Hobby Lobby. 750 pieces for $3.47, BUT I used a 40% off coupon!!!

I found these craf sticks at Hobby Lobby. 750 pieces for $3.47, BUT I used a 40% off coupon!!!

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Take the clock apart and paint it white. After it dries, paint it the desired color. I chose metallic silver.

Take the clock apart and paint it white. After it dries, paint it the desired color. I chose metallic silver.

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I tried hot glue but it didn't stick right, so I ended up using Mod Podge.

I tried hot glue but it didn't stick right, so I ended up using Mod Podge.

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Once they were on, I gave the base a quick coat of MP (Mod Podge) for stability.

Once they were on, I gave the base a quick coat of MP (Mod Podge) for stability.

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Before paint...

Before paint...

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I started on the inner part and painted my way out. I chose to go dark with lighter on the tips, but the end product looked fairly mono colored.

I started on the inner part and painted my way out. I chose to go dark with lighter on the tips, but the end product looked fairly mono colored.

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I have a tendency to get engulfed in what I'm doing...and always forget a few steps!

I have a tendency to get engulfed in what I'm doing...and always forget a few steps!

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For the face: I painted over the numbers in silver, sprinkled silver glitter then MP to seal.

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You're Done

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Clock

Wood Art Sticks

Mod Podge

Paint

Masheyti Romero

Love the face!

Masheyti Romero 8 months ago

Tabasom Sam

Wow. Looks beautifull

Tabasom Sam 8 months ago

Amber Lace

Awesome looks great!!

Amber Lace 8 months ago

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Beth Hilty

Ahhhhh!! Proof reading fail!!! Thanks!

(author) 8 months ago

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